This message was posted by Steve I on AmayaUsers.com. PLEASE DO NOT REPLY VIA EMAIL. Instead, respond to the thread on the WEBSITE by clicking here: http://www.amayausers.com/boards/ultimatebb.php?/topic/2/709.html#000002 I run 8 AMAYAS and most of the time I run the actifeed on auto. I increase the lower limit from time to time on thicker fabrics or small lettering to a 3 instead of the default of 1. The only time I use the standard mode is for 3d puff. I run most flats at 1250 SPM and caps at 1050 SPM. I let the sound of the machine tell me where to put the presser foot. If it is too low it will hammer, if you raise it a notch at a time there will be a distinct change in the noise level when it gets to the correct spot. If the foot is too high you wil get flagging, loose stitches and possibly more thread breaks. Steve I. =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================